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Azithromycin (oral) for use within sexual health services

5 October 2021A PGD template developed by SPS and the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and British Association of HIV (BHIVA).

Authorising and preparing to use a PGD

30 July 2024

Authorising Independent Healthcare Provider (IHP) PGDs

21 September 2020This article outlines the considerations needed when NHS or local authorities commission services using PGDs from independent healthcare providers

Auditing Patient Group Directions

14 September 2020SPS have developed a template audit tool to support organisations in auditing aspects of PGD development and use.

Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services

9 February 2022A PGD template, developed by SPS and NHSEI and reviewed by the RCOG, for the supply of aspirin tablets for individuals at high risk of pre-eclampsia

Amoxicillin for otitis media

1 February 2024

Administration of contrast agents under a PGD by multiple HCPs

15 July 2024

Aciclovir for shingles